AuSIM3D Software Service Renewal
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, intends to award a sole-source contract to AUSIM, INC. for the renewal of AuSIM3D Software Services. This procurement is for essential proprietary software used in the Langley Exterior Effects Room (EER) psychoacoustic test lab. Interested organizations capable of providing these services must submit their qualifications by March 11, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This requirement is for the renewal of a full-year AuSIM3D Software Service Contract. The service includes software updates and priority support (via email, telephone, and onsite) for the full server software suite (OpenKernel, Advanced Propagation, Advanced Signals, EventList Manager, GSDB, and AuSIM3D Client modules) and associated Matlab software (AuProbe, AHMTools, HeadZap, VectsonicTools, CalVal, CMMat utilities). This proprietary software is integral to the EER psychoacoustic test lab at NASA Langley Research Center.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Intended Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: AUSIM, INC.
- Product Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS Or Subscription))
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Place of Performance: NASA Langley Research Center, 1 Nasa Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
Organizations interested in demonstrating their capability to provide these services must submit written capabilities and qualifications. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government reserves the discretion not to compete this proposed effort. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Submission Deadline: March 11, 2026, 7 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Set-Aside
This is an intended sole-source procurement.
Additional Notes
AuSIM, Inc. is identified as the only vendor capable of providing software maintenance for their proprietary AuSIM software, and no alternative commercial software exists to perform the required functions without significant cost and schedule impacts. This procurement supports Presidential Executive Order 14307, "Unleashing American Drone Dominance."
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Shanna Patterson, Procurement Specialist
- Email: shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov